Best Bay Scallops With Balsamic And Basil Recipes

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
• Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat, melt butter and saute the shallots and garlic in the butter, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Add scallops and basil to the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt (if needed) and saute an additional 2-3 minutes or until the scallops are opaque.
• Serve immediately over fine noodles or rice.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Dry the scallops with paper towels and season with old bay, salt and pepper. Add butter and olive oil to large skillet. Once very hot sear the scallops in batches for 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a dish and keep warm.
• Add the white wine to the pan. Scrap up and bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the balsamic vinegar and mustard. Cook unitl thick and syrupy about 4 minutes
• Spoon some glaze on the plate. Add the scallops and garnish with microgreens.

SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over high heat.
• Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add scallops and basil; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
• Add vinegar and heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a pieplate; dredge scallops in flour mixture.
• Saute scallops, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Remove scallops from skillet; set aside.
• Add 1/3 cup vinegar, honey, and marjoram to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 3 minutes. Add scallops, and cook 2 minutes or until throughly heated. Serve over rice.